AR-News: (USA) Rabbit torturer Update.....

[molly]

 Hi Everyone!

 The court date for Matteo Loverso and Rosario Loverso (father & son of Bay
Shore) has once again been moved by the defense council, this time to August
24th Part D54 District. I’m told they have the right to move it a reasonable
number of times although an exact number was not given me. It looks like
they’re
going to continue to postpone the court date till, my guess is, it might
untimely be dismissed or just given a very light tap on the wrist. At this
point,
even though the odds are against us, I think a last redirection might be the
only way to go.....

 Because rabbits are considered a "food" animal... they have almost no
rights
at all... That has to change.... It will not be changed by the outcome of
this case.... It’s only a stepping stone.... However:

 I think we still have to do the following......

 Send an amazing amount of letters to "Newsday"  that protest the
inexcusable
behavior of a court system that would take this kind of abuse lightly just
because the individuals involved (rabbits) are food animals.

 Important note: Under no circumstances are the letters and faxes and calls
to be threatening in any manner toward anyone. Not the individuals involved,
not the court administration. We are all better than that and that will not
get
us anywhere.... In speaking to Mr. Langlin, he was very upset that they
received these correspondence of this kind.

 Letters should be fewer than 250 words. They will be edited for length,
clarity and accuracy. Writers must mention relevant financial, political or
other
interest in a subject. All letters, including those sent via e-mail, must
have
the writer's day and night telephone numbers and mailing address. E-mailed
letters should NOT be sent as attachments. We cannot acknowledge or return
letters. Letters become the property of Newsday and may be published in all
media.
Anonymous letters will not be printed. Send e-mail to "mail to:
letters at newsday.com". You may also write to Letters Editor, Newsday, 235
Pinelawn Road, NY
11747-4250 or fax to (718) 793-6422.


 Continue to call, fax and write letters to the DA’s office:

 To that end, the letters can be addressed to

 Thomas J. Spota, District Attorney
 Suffolk County District Attorneys Office
 Building #77 N. County Complex
 Hauppauge, NY 11787

 Phone number - 631-853-4161
 Fax number    - 631-853-5117

 The Assistant DA Jeff Langlan is an extremely nice and cordial individual
who is caught between a rock and a hard place as far as being able to help
this
case any further.

 His phone number is 631-853-4104
 and fax number is    631-853-5844

 You might also send a letter or fax to the Honorable Alan D. Oshrin,
District Administrative Judge
       631-853-5368 or
 fax 631-853-7741


 Perhaps Jennifer McLogan of CBS 2 could be persuaded to do a follow up
piece
on the unfairness of where we are..
 her number is (212) 975-4321 or fax (212) 975-9387
 or
 (CBS) CBS Evening News, Weekdays editions:

 ADDRESS:
 CBS Evening News with Dan Rather
 524 West 57th St.
 New York, NY 10019

 E-MAIL:"mailto:evening at cbsnews.com"

 PHONE: (212) 975-3247

 PLEASE COPY WHATEVER YOU SEND TO:

 Jerry Lauber of the SPCA in Suffolk County. His mailing address is Suffolk
County SPCA, 363 Route 111, Smithtown, New York 11787. The phone number is
631-382-7722 (Natalie is his secretary, she’s a honey)

 On another note: Please, please find out who your Congressman, Senator or
representative is for your area and write him or her to help change the laws
concerning food animals and backyard slaughter. Let them know that they have
a
body of voters who care about the humane treatment of "ALL" animals.... even
those designed for slaughter.... This part will not happen overnight but it
"WILL
HAPPEN"... I do know that together we can all bring about a change in how we
treat any animal. In fact, a small group of people fighting for a worthy
cause
is the only thing that ever has brought about significant change.

 Thank you and
  Fight the Good Fight
  Lorraine Keshner






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Cowardice asks the question, 'Is it safe?'
  Expediency asks the question, 'Is it popular?'
  But conscience asks the question, 'Is it right?'
                   MLK
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